Kim McLaughlin
Not so FAST!
I think it may be time to tap the brakes. There’s nothing wrong with a bit of self-reflection, gut check, or contemplation. For many of...
BROKER | REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST
Kim McLaughlin
- Jul 8
- 3 min
Clear out your emotional attic!
Why are we enamored or fascinated by a “staged” or perfectly curated home? Do you know why? The well-presented home pulls at our “tidy”...
Kim McLaughlin
- May 28
- 3 min
At Face Value?
Remember the saying “Just take it at Face Value”? Or “At face value, it looks like a good deal!” or “Don’t overthink it?” Well, as a Real...
Kim McLaughlin
- Apr 28
- 3 min
You CAN do this!
How about we get your home READY … WAAAY before you decide to sell? Remember the old saying, “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can...
Kim McLaughlin
- Mar 25
- 3 min
The little house that could!
I’ve had the pleasure of representing an incredibly special home. It’s endearing in every way and speaks to a simpler time. While this...
Kim McLaughlin
- Feb 26
- 3 min
The LESS you talk, the MORE you hear!
It’s true that we all like to voice our opinions, and feel validated when our family, friends, colleagues, and spouse agree with our...
Kim McLaughlin
- Jan 28
- 3 min
There’s freedom in having NO control!
You might say we like control, and whether that shoe fits you or not, it’s worth consideration. I’ve been working in Real Estate for over...
Kim McLaughlin
- Dec 20, 2021
- 3 min
The Influencer: A person or thing that influences others.
“A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.”...
Kim McLaughlin
- Nov 24, 2021
- 3 min
Let’s Make a DEAL?
The 3 Ps are Pocketbook, Patience, and Perseverance SOLD! Happy Buyers! 10857 NE Bill Point Hill, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 It’s...
Kim McLaughlin
- Oct 29, 2021
- 3 min
Find your happy place!
Are you a YAY Sayer or a NAY Sayer? When looking for the "right home" do you find what will work for you, or do you look for what's...
Kim McLaughlin
- Sep 29, 2021
- 3 min
Don’t flip out!
I’ve had a challenging time writing this, but someone had to say/write it. Every time I view a newly constructed home, a recently...
Kim McLaughlin
- Aug 27, 2021
- 3 min
Catch and release!
Happy end-of-the month and welcome to the gentle closing down on our long, warm summer days! My August was personally jammed full of work...
Kim McLaughlin
- Jul 28, 2021
- 3 min
Houses are like people: You have to find the GOOD in them
This post is HIGHLY personal and has been a looooong time coming. I have three children and four stepchildren and have been married to my...
Kim McLaughlin
- Jun 28, 2021
- 3 min
Are you a House Whisperer?
Do you love to look at homes? Does it matter what the home looks like? Is it interesting to think of the possibilities? Do you “flip”...
Kim McLaughlin
- May 26, 2021
- 3 min
Why we move…
Why do we move? We move to make a change. Deciding to make a change and uproot is a BIG deal, and one that shouldn’t be made in a hurry...
Kim McLaughlin
- Apr 1, 2021
- 3 min
On the hunt? Feathering your nest?
Happy Easter! This month I asked one of my clients, Mariel, to write a post for this blog describing what it’s like to look for a home....
Kim McLaughlin
- Mar 15, 2021
- 3 min
Lucky duck or sitting duck?
Have you just purchased a home for over asking price, waived your inspection contingency, paid cash, and agreed to a two-week closing...
Kim McLaughlin
- Feb 11, 2021
- 3 min
Love the home you’re with…
Love the home you’re with is not such a bad idea when you think about it. It’s a state of mind, a coming to terms with a certain calmness.
Kim McLaughlin
- Jan 15, 2021
- 3 min
Take a walk on the wild side!
My children grew up having one of their favorite books read to them: “Where the Wild Things Are.” Maurice Sendak had a way of wrapping...
Kim McLaughlin
- Dec 22, 2020
- 2 min
Wrapping up this year!
In a highly shifting market, I’ve been truly fortunate having the opportunity to sell my clients homes this year. It’s been a scramble in...
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